Experts InSight

Since its medical discovery, botulinum toxin (Botox) has found increasing use in ophthalmic practice. Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley review the common cosmetic and functional uses of Botox, as well newer applications beyond the treatment of strabismus and facial spasms.

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Though most people with glaucoma manage well with an eye drop or two and retain their functional vision, a subgroup of glaucoma patients worsen catastrophically over time. Is it possible to identify which group your glaucoma patients will be in? And when should the comprehensive ophthalmologist consider escalation or referral to a glaucoma specialist? Drs. Aakriti Shukla and Sean Rivera join host Andrew Pouw to look at the data and discuss strategies that work across various practice settings and patient populations.

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Dr. Nisha Mehta, founder of the social media groups Physician Side Gigs and Physician Community, joins to discuss the state of physician burnout in 2023 and how side gigs outside of medicine can offer freedom and improved wellness.

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Syphilis is on the rise nationally, and with it the prevalence of ocular syphilis is increasing. Drs. Steve Yeh and Chris Conrady join host Ben Young to discuss what clinicians need to know about the ophthalmic manifestations of syphilis and how to manage the disease when it strikes the eye.

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Whether in academic or private practice, ophthalmologists are often asked to see and manage patients with orbital trauma. These consults can be challenging: how soon do patients need to be seen, which require urgent care, and when should they be referred to oculoplastic and orbital surgery? In this episode, Drs. Natalie Homer and Andrea Tooley break down their approaches to oculofacial fractures, eyelid and canalicular lacerations, and intraocular foreign bodies.

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Drs. Sarah Read, M. Ali Khan, and Ajay Kuriyan join a group discussion on intraocular tamponades used after vitrectomy. How do air, gas, and silicone oil differ? What are the advantages and drawbacks of each? In what scenarios are they most effective, and how do patients respond to their use? And what are the current unmet needs with these tamponade agents?

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The role of private equity (PE) in ophthalmology has shifted the practice landscape during the past 10 years. While proponents of PE investment tout the benefit of extra access to capital and resources, critics fear that these partnerships lead to a loss of autonomy and potential risk to patient care. In this episode, Drs. Dagny Zhu, Omar Shakir, and Ravi Parikh review the current published data about PE in ophthalmology and share their personal perspectives on its real-world impact on clinical practice.

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Drs. Paul Gaudio and Ninani Kombo join Dr. Ben Young to review pearls and common challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of intermediate uveitis.

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Drs. Anita Kohli and Imran Jivraj discuss the evaluation and treatment of isolated third, fourth, and sixth cranial nerve palsies, including when to order testing and imaging.

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Drs. Amanda Bicket and Lori Provencher join Dr. Andrew Pouw to discuss omidenepag isopropyl (Omlonti), the recently FDA-approved eye drop for treating elevated IOP in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

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